AT News KABUL – China, Iran, and Russia have been treading cautiously in their engagement with Taliban-led government in Afghanistan since its rise to power in August 2021, a gambit mainly driven by motivated by shared anti-American sentiments rather than genuine alignment of their interests. Despite their attendance at prominent …
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AT News KABUL – In a firm stance against legitimizing the Taliban regime, White House spokesperson John Kirby declared on Tuesday that the United States has no intention to normalize relations or formally recognize the Taliban government. Kirby, instead, urged the Taliban to uphold their commitments to achieve legitimacy. Addressing …
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AT News KABUL – Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) in its latest report has against exposed the grave dangers confronting Afghan girls and women, warning that they are at an increasing risk of early marriages, domestic abuse, and sexual exploitation under the Taliban regime. According to SIGAR, under …
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AT News KABUL – In the wake of Pakistan’s fiercely contested election, chaos looms as Imran Khan’s party, PTI, asserts its bid to form a government. Despite facing stiff opposition, including from rival Nawaz Sharif, Khan’s allies clinched a majority of seats, setting the stage for a power struggle fraught …
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AT News KABUL – In a fiery speech at a forum in Pennsylvania, former US President Donald Trump lambasted Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, branding it as the most embarrassing moment in the US history. Trump cited the abandonment of $85 billion worth of equipment and leaving “hundreds of Americans” …
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AT News KABUL – A former US official has issued a stark warning against the prospect of American diplomats returning to the embattled nation. In a compelling op-ed, Annie Pforzheimer, former deputy chief of mission at U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan, argues that engaging with the Taliban would inadvertently grant legitimacy …
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AT News KABUL – Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan have surged by 3.63% in the first half of the 2023-2024 fiscal year, according to the latest report from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Clocking in at $260.716 million from July to December 2023-24, this substantial increase marks a significant uptick …
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AT News KABUL – Special Envoy of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for Afghanistan, Tarig Ali Bakheet, held crucial talks with Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin in Dushanbe on Friday, underlining the urgent need for coordinated action to support the Afghan people. During the meeting, Bakheet delivered a pivotal …
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AT News KABUL – In a bold speech from the heart of Taliban territory, Sirajuddin Haqqani, the notorious Taliban interior minister, dismissed the significance of international recognition, particularly from the United States. Speaking from Paktia province, Haqqani declared that their accomplishments transcend any external validation. Still sought for questioning regarding …
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AT News KABUL – In a pivotal move to address the pressing issues in Afghanistan, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is set to spearhead a high-level summit in Doha next week. The meeting, slated for February 18-19, will convene key stakeholders and special representatives on Afghanistan, as disclosed by Zamir …
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